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WELCOME BACK!

It's great to see everyone returning this fall. Please read this issue of the Geology Newsletter carefully. It contains information about travel and research grants with deadlines that are coming up fast, and it also contains lots of other useful information. Also see our new Advising Web page at http://www.uwosh.edu/geology/advising/advising.php for department advising and other important geology information. Watch for the fall geology majors/minors information meeting September 30. If Teresa doesn't have your photo in our display case, come in (Harrington 215) and she will take one.

I would also like to encourage you to consider serving as a teaching assistant in introductory geology labs. This is an excellent opportunity to get some experience as a geologist. It also places you in a position to work closely with the professor in charge, and this will benefit you in a number of ways, including providing the professor with good things to say in a letter of reference. The requirements for being a teaching assistant are: junior standing (60 credits) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80; completion of at least 15 credits in geology with a GPA of at least 3.0 for geology courses. Please see Teresa Brown in the Geology Office or call 424-4460 to get an application form, and do so (and return the form) soon so that we can get teaching assignments made as quickly as possible.

Have a great semester!

Bill Mode
Chair, Department of Geology

*IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE**

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 -- TA/TUTOR ORIENTATION MEETING AT 4:10 P.M. IN HARRINGTON 118 (Student Study Lounge)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 -- GEOLOGY CLUB SPEAKER SERIES
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 -- GEOLOGY WELCOME MEETING FOR NEW MAJORS (free pizza) AT 4:10 P.M. IN H118
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30-- GEOLOGY MAJORS INFORMATION MEETING (free pizza afterwards) AT 4:10 P.M. IN H202

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Geotechnical Assistant

The UW-Extension Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) is looking to fill the post of Geotechnical Assistant for limited term employment. Responsibilities of this position are to assist in sampling and archiving of geological materials.The self-motivated individual filling this post will need to be in good physical condition, be able to lift 60 pounds, like working outdoors, and have the ability to be in the field for several days at a time to fulfill responsibilities associated with bedrock coring during the drilling season. When not assisting with the recovery of geological materials in the field, the Geotechnical Assistant will focus their activities on the sampling and proper storage of geological materials at the WGNHS Mount Horeb Research Collections and Education Center. In this setting, the ability to complete project-based tasks efficiently with limited supervision is required. A BS/BA in geology or a related field is mandatory. Experience around drilling rigs, particularly with wire line coring or similar techniques of rock sampling is preferred, but not required.

Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be able to qualify for a permit to drive University of Wisconsin fleet vehicles.

Salary: $10-12/hr for ~800-600 hours based on qualifications and performance.

Requirements: must be able to lift 60 lbs., good driving record, degree in geology or related

Contact: Pat McLaughlin pimclaughlin@wisc.edu 608-262-8658

FOR THE FALL '10 SEMESTER, HARRINGTON HALL WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M.,
IF STUDENTS HAVE SIGNED UP THAT THEY WILL BE COMING.

PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THE SIGN UP SHEET OUTSIDE H118 BY 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY IF YOU PLAN ON COMING.

***ENTER THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR ON ELMWOOD AVENUE***

YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT AFTER-HOURS BUILDING PASS TO BE ADMITTED TO THE BUILDING.
SEE TERESA IN THE GEOLOGY OFFICE, ROOM 215.

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